Opinion
WILLS: DEATH CERTIFICATE; OR SAVIOUR AFTER DEATH?
The author discusses the process of making a valid Will and the reasons for making a Will in accordance with law
Jacob Z. Soung
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Opinion
The Grant Of Bail: The Novel Decision In Martin Kpebu (No.2) V Attorney-General
The author assesses the implications of the Supreme Court's decision in Martin Kpebu v Attorney-General , particularly on the matter of bail and related offences
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
From Runway To Red Flag: Probing the Cocaine and Cash Allegations at Kotoka International Airport
This article examines the drug and cash trafficking allegations at Kotoka International Airport involving AirMed and Cavok flights, based on disclosures by whistleblower Ntim Fordjour. It proposes a detailed, forensic-led investigation cove...
Ebo Dantse
Opinion
THE LAW ON BAIL IN GHANA; A DEVELOPING JURISPRUDENCE
This article argues among other things that the court’s discretion in granting bail under the lenses of section 96(5) and (6) should only exist where there has not been an unreasonable delay in bringing accused before the court
Ernest Kwadwo Kyere
Opinion
Private Member’s Bills: Key to parliamentary effectiveness
The authors highlight the nature and prospects of the enactment of Private Member’s Bills in Ghana and lay out some of the current efforts initiated by Parliament to consolidate the 2020 feat
Benjamin Tachie Antiedu and Goodnuff Appiah Larbi
Opinion
The appointment of Directors – The critical step towards the survival and growth of companies
The author evaluates the general legal qualification requirements for the appointment of directors and makes a case for the institutionalisation of a robust leadership and professional checklist as a necessary and complementary requirement...
Richard Nunekpeku
Opinion
Presumption Of Advancement: A Legal Anachronism (Husband And Wife)
The conundrum on what constitutes a gift or otherwise is the focus of the author in this article, as he assesses the posture of the courts when dealing with such matters
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
The Bolam Test: An unfair decision in the torts of professional negligence
The author argues in this article that the Bolam test should be sparingly applied especially in situations where it will lead to injustice under the guise of judicial precedent
Derick Adu-Gyamfi
Opinion
Killing me softly: How Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ “authentication” directive is sending the “omnia praesumuntur” rule to an early grave
The author disagrees with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ recent decision to reject all official documents presented for attestation without a further act of authentication by the issuing official. See her full reasoning in this article
Francisca Serwaa Boateng, Esq.
Opinion
Committal proceedings in trials on indictment in Ghana: Its relevance in contemporary times
Trials on Indictment are the only form of trial where committal proceedings are conducted. Generally trials on Indictment are reserved for more serious offences and are characterized by more formality. The author discusses its origins and e...
Gloria Teye
Opinion
Repeat applications in Criminal Procedure
Repeat applications are recognized and permitted in criminal procedure and are more common with bail applications. What is a repeat application and when can one file same? Learn more in this article.
Selasi Kuwornu
Opinion
The new 'procedure' for payment of money out of court: A trick or a treat?
This article discusses the procedure that a party in a court case has to follow in order to pay money into court for the other party. It outlines the steps to follow to withdraw money that has been paid into court for a party.
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
International Trade Relations After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Africa Rising?
The author considers the definitive question of what COVID-19 will really do to international trade in Africa with recent advancements in establishing the AfCFTA secretariat
Alex Ansong
Opinion
An hour today is only 20 minutes. How do you do good legal work in that time?
This opinion piece was originally published on the author's LinkedIn page
David A. Asiedu
Opinion
An examination of the case of Origin 8 and C.I. 132: A still born Piece of Law or an Austere Interpretation by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on 18th January 2022 rendered its reasons in the case of of Republic v High Court, (Criminal Division 9), Accra Ex Parte Ecobank Ghana Ltd; Origin 8 & Anor (Respondents & Interested Parties). This is a case which bothered...
Justice Eric Kyei Baffour
Opinion
The dawn of a new era in the grant of stay of execution in Non-Executory orders: The case of Ogyeadom Obranu Kwesi Atta VI
The writer scans the horizon of the legal landscape on the determination of cases regarding executory and non-executory orders culminating in the decision in the case of Ogyeadom Obranu Kwesi Attah VI
Justice Eric Kyei Baffour
Opinion
Wait! Don’t accept those website cookies without looking
The author warns about the dangers of website cookies and offers guidelines on how to use them
Nicholas Lenin Anane Agyei
Opinion
Of stunted growth, stretch marks and ‘K’ legs: The unlawful personal qualification criteria of Ghana Immigration Service
The author recounts the long queues and other forms of discomfort that characterized the recruitment processes by the Ghana Immigration Service recently and advocates for a refund of the monies paid by applicants who weren't selected
Francisca Serwaa Boateng
Opinion
Salaries for First and Second Ladies – Legality and Fiscal Concerns
The author urges for discussions on the matter of paying salaries to first and second ladies to be discussed under legal and fiscal contexts. Learn more here.
Kennedy-Zumedor Shalom
Opinion
Order 81 of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (CI 47):A Fetish in Civil Procedure Practice
The author argues that that substantive law cannot achieve its purpose when rules of procedure are not well applied since it will lead to injustice. His full reasoning is provided in this article
Derick Adu-Gyamfi